{"id":9332,"date":"2023-01-14T05:35:20","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T05:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/?p=9332"},"modified":"2025-10-31T08:53:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T08:53:31","slug":"how-to-mine-bitcoin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-mine-bitcoin","title":{"rendered":"How to mine Bitcoin in 2025 and gain control of your crypto"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-mine-bitcoin\/#what_is_bitcoin_mining_and_why_does_it_matter\" >What is Bitcoin mining and why does it matter?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-mine-bitcoin\/#why_is_bitcoin_mining_necessary\" >Why is Bitcoin mining necessary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-mine-bitcoin\/#the_rise_of_bitcoin_mining_difficulty_and_security_in_record_numbers\" >The rise of Bitcoin mining: Difficulty and security in record numbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-mine-bitcoin\/#rewards_and_energy_how_money_is_earned_mining\" >Rewards and energy: How money is earned mining<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-mine-bitcoin\/#necessary_hardware_to_mine_bitcoin_in_2025\" >Necessary hardware to mine Bitcoin in 2025<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-mine-bitcoin\/#is_it_worth_mining_alone_pool_mining_and_cloud_mining\" >Is it worth mining alone? Pool mining and Cloud Mining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-mine-bitcoin\/#tips_for_successful_solo_mining\" >Tips for successful solo mining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-mine-bitcoin\/#why_is_a_mining_pool_necessary\" >Why is a mining pool necessary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-mine-bitcoin\/#cloud_mining_mining_without_owning_equipment\" >Cloud Mining: Mining without owning equipment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-mine-bitcoin\/#profitability_and_profit_calculation_when_do_you_recover_your_investment\" >Profitability and profit calculation: When do you recover your investment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-mine-bitcoin\/#practical_aspects_to_get_started_wallets_and_security\" >Practical aspects to get started: Wallets and security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-mine-bitcoin\/#alternatives_to_mining_buying_bitcoin_instead_of_mining\" >Alternatives to mining: Buying Bitcoin instead of mining?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Tiempo de lectura:<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutos<\/span><\/span><p>The word \u00abmining\u00bb might make you think of helmets, pickaxes, and dark tunnels in search of gold, right? Although Bitcoin mining is not physical, it does have something in common with that classic image:\u00a0<strong>it is a (virtual) effort to obtain valuable rewards<\/strong>. But you don&#8217;t get dirty nor do you need to dig, the only thing you need is a computer and a lot, a lot of\u00a0<strong>computing power<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>So that you understand it in an easy and enjoyable way,\u00a0<strong>Bitcoin mining is the process of verifying and adding new transactions to the blockchain<\/strong>. Imagine it as a digital, public, and decentralized accounting ledger, where all Bitcoin transactions are recorded. The \u00abminers\u00bb compete to be the first to solve a complex mathematical problem in order to add a new\u00a0<strong>block<\/strong>\u00a0of transactions to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/guide-to-understanding-blockchain-without-doing-3-programming-masters-degrees\">blockchain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25462 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/44.jpg\" alt=\"bitnovo_hashrate_bitcoin\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/44.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/44-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/44-768x543.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_bitcoin_mining_and_why_does_it_matter\"><\/span><strong>What is Bitcoin mining and why does it matter?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bitcoin mining is a process that validates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/en\/buy\/bitcoin\">Bitcoin<\/a> transactions and puts new BTC into circulation<\/strong>. Really, it helps incentivize miners to propose and verify new transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain. Also,\u00a0<strong>to protect the Bitcoin blockchain from attacks<\/strong>\u00a0and to manage the creation and flow of the new units of the bitcoin cryptocurrency that enter the market for the first time.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"What is Bitcoin Mining?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GmOzih6I1zs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Similarly to the physical extraction of precious metals like gold,\u00a0<strong>bitcoin extraction requires specialized hardware, energy, and a bit of luck<\/strong>. In fact, Bitcoin miners compete amongst themselves using specially designed computer equipment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The goal of each miner is to win a cryptography-based competition<\/strong>. The winner of each round receives the much-desired\u00a0<strong>block reward<\/strong>\u00a0in exchange for their efforts. They are also granted the right to propose a new block of pending transaction data that will be added to the blockchain.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_is_bitcoin_mining_necessary\"><\/span><strong>Why is Bitcoin mining necessary?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before going deeper, it is important to understand why bitcoins are mined in the first place.\u00a0<strong>In the Bitcoin ecosystem, which is not controlled by a central entity<\/strong>, volunteers called miners use their computers to validate transactions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/por-que-minar.jpg\" alt=\"bitnovo_dificultad_mineria\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/por-que-minar.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/por-que-minar-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/por-que-minar-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/por-que-minar-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/por-que-minar-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In exchange for this effort, the system rewards them with bitcoins, which not only\u00a0<strong>incentivizes them to cooperate<\/strong>, but also\u00a0<strong>protects the network<\/strong>\u00a0by making it difficult for malicious actors to control it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_rise_of_bitcoin_mining_difficulty_and_security_in_record_numbers\"><\/span><strong>The rise of Bitcoin mining: Difficulty and security in record numbers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most recent data shows\u00a0<strong>a significant increase in the difficulty and computing power of the Bitcoin network<\/strong>, which reinforces its security.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mining Difficulty<\/strong>. In September 2025,\u00a0<strong>the Bitcoin mining difficulty <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ycharts.com\/indicators\/bitcoin_average_difficulty\">reached<\/a><strong> a new all-time high of 142.34 billion<\/strong>. This value, which adjusts to keep the block time at 10 minutes, indicates that an unprecedented amount of computational power is required to mine a single block.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Computing Power (hashrate)<\/strong>. The hashrate, the total network power, has <a href=\"https:\/\/ycharts.com\/indicators\/bitcoin_network_hash_rate\">surpassed<\/a> one trillion hashes per second,\u00a0<strong>reaching levels above 1.061 trillion hashes per second (TH\/s)<\/strong>in the last days of September 2025. This represents an increase of almost 70% compared to the previous year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"rewards_and_energy_how_money_is_earned_mining\"><\/span><strong>Rewards and energy: How money is earned mining<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Bitcoin mining rewards miners with new bitcoins and transaction fees<\/strong>\u00a0for their work of validating transactions. However, this process has its challenges.\u00a0<strong>The amount of bitcoins that can be mined is finite, with a limit of 21 million<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>the block reward is halved every four years<\/strong>. The so-called\u00a0<strong>Bitcoin halving<\/strong>\u00a0is one of the most important events in the crypto calendar.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gana-dinero-minando.jpg\" alt=\"bitnovo_asic_bitcoin\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gana-dinero-minando.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gana-dinero-minando-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gana-dinero-minando-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gana-dinero-minando-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gana-dinero-minando-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nowadays,\u00a0<strong>mining profitability is affected by the high cost of energy and the great competition from huge mining farms<\/strong>, which makes it difficult for individual miners to be profitable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"necessary_hardware_to_mine_bitcoin_in_2025\"><\/span><strong>Necessary hardware to mine Bitcoin in 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Bitcoin mining,\u00a0<strong>ASICs are the protagonists<\/strong>. But what are they exactly and why are they so important? These machines are designed for a single task: mining cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Unlike conventional computers or graphics cards, which handle multiple tasks,\u00a0<strong>ASICs focus exclusively on solving the crypto problems used in Bitcoin mining<\/strong>. This means they are much faster and more energy efficient.<\/p>\n<p>There are numerous ASIC models on the market, with different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabtc.com\/es\/tools\/miner\">performances<\/a> and cooling systems.\u00a0<strong>Choosing the right one depends on your budget, space, and energy costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Antminer S19 Pro<\/strong>. It is a SHA-256 miner designed to provide efficiency and durability,\u00a0<strong>it is ideal for large-scale mining operations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>MicroBT M30s++<\/strong>. One of the latest additions to the list of miners.\u00a0<strong>This Bitcoin miner covers a broader spectrum of possibilities<\/strong>. Known for prioritizing efficiency over power.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antminer T19<\/strong>. Equipped with a custom chip to ensure\u00a0<strong>powerful and effective cryptocurrency mining operations<\/strong>under the SHA256 algorithm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25463 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/45.jpg\" alt=\"bitnovo_antminer_microbt\" width=\"950\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/45.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/45-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/45-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After selecting an ASIC mining machine,\u00a0<strong>users must ensure it is correctly configured and maintained to function optimally<\/strong>. This may require a power supply, cooling methods, network connectivity, and many other aspects.<\/p>\n<p>By the way, nowadays,\u00a0<strong>mining with a PC is considered obsolete for Bitcoin<\/strong>\u00a0due to the sharp increase in mining difficulty and the comparative inefficiency of home hardware versus specialized equipment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_it_worth_mining_alone_pool_mining_and_cloud_mining\"><\/span><strong>Is it worth mining alone? Pool mining and Cloud Mining<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For miners looking for niche or newly developed cryptocurrencies,\u00a0<strong>solo mining can be quite profitable<\/strong>\u00a0despite some risks.\u00a0<strong>Paying attention to solo mining trends and potentially profitable coins for 2025<\/strong>\u00a0can help miners identify these opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Coins-Bitcoin-Money.jpg\" alt=\"bitnovo_pool_mineria\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Coins-Bitcoin-Money.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Coins-Bitcoin-Money-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Coins-Bitcoin-Money-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Coins-Bitcoin-Money-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However,\u00a0<strong>solo mining is not without challenges<\/strong>. Solo miners have greater uncertainty when it comes to obtaining rewards without the combined computational capacity of a mining pool.\u00a0<strong>Success depends entirely on the individual miner&#8217;s setup<\/strong>, which can result in long periods without returns. Secondly,\u00a0<strong>solo miners have to pay for maintenance, electricity, and the total cost of the hardware<\/strong>. These expenses can add up quickly, especially with high-performance equipment, lengthening the payback period.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tips_for_successful_solo_mining\"><\/span><strong>Tips for successful solo mining<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Focus on choosing cryptocurrencies with minimal network difficulty, stable rewards, or great development potential<\/strong>. Analyze market evolution and the technical knowledge of project teams to find sustainable solutions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prioritize energy efficiency<\/strong>. To reduce electricity expenditure, choose energy-saving technology, such as high-performance ASIC miners, and consider renewable energy sources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay on top of trends in the cryptocurrency industry<\/strong>, such as solo mining developments and technological advancements in 2025.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proper hardware maintenance and management are essential<\/strong>: update firmware regularly to ensure optimal performance, monitor hash rates, temperatures, and power consumption, and troubleshoot any anomalies quickly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consider mining multiple cryptocurrencies simultaneously<\/strong>or allocating part of your hash power to coins with more stable returns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_is_a_mining_pool_necessary\"><\/span><strong>Why is a mining pool necessary?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On the other hand,\u00a0<strong>pool mining (or mining pool) is a system where several miners combine their computing power (hashrate)<\/strong>\u00a0to compete for block rewards. Think of it as a work team: instead of each person trying to build a house alone, everyone collaborates and, upon finishing it, they split the profits.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mining-Ethereum.jpg\" alt=\"bitnovo_cloud_mining\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mining-Ethereum.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mining-Ethereum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mining-Ethereum-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mining-Ethereum-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cloud_mining_mining_without_owning_equipment\"><\/span><strong>Cloud Mining: Mining without owning equipment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another option for those who don&#8217;t want to invest in hardware or deal with electricity costs is\u00a0<strong>cloud mining<\/strong>. With this method,\u00a0<strong>you pay a company to rent a part of their computing power<\/strong>\u00a0for a determined period. Basically, you are buying\u00a0<strong>\u00abmining power\u00bb without owning the equipment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"profitability_and_profit_calculation_when_do_you_recover_your_investment\"><\/span><strong>Profitability and profit calculation: When do you recover your investment?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The profitability of cryptocurrency mining depends on multiple factors<\/strong>\u00a0that miners must carefully consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Energy cost (kwh)<\/strong>. Electricity consumption is one of the most imperative expenses in mining. In regions with high rates, profitability can be compromised.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bitcoin Price<\/strong>.\u00a0<strong>Profitability is directly linked to the price of the cryptocurrency you mine<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breakeven Point (Breakeven)<\/strong>.\u00a0<strong>It is the exact moment when your mining income equals your total costs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hardware choice<\/strong>.\u00a0<strong>Equipment efficiency is crucial<\/strong>. Advanced ASIC devices offer high hash rates with optimized energy consumption.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regulations and environmental perspectives<\/strong>.\u00a0<strong>The growing concern about the environmental impact of mining<\/strong>has led to stricter regulations in several regions. Even public and governmental pressure to reduce the carbon footprint has incentivized the use of renewable energy sources in mining operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the long run,\u00a0<strong>the profitability of cryptocurrency mining is not uniform and depends on a combination of factors<\/strong>\u00a0like those mentioned. Therefore, miners must perform detailed analysis and stay informed to make sound decisions in this dynamic environment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Analisis-detallado.jpg\" alt=\"bitnovo_calculadora_rentabilidad\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Analisis-detallado.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Analisis-detallado-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Analisis-detallado-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Analisis-detallado-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Analisis-detallado-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Therefore, given the complexity and sensitivity of costs,\u00a0<strong>it is essential that you use specialized tools<\/strong>\u00a0before buying any equipment. So,\u00a0<strong>we recommend that you use a mining profitability calculator like the one offered by <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whattomine.com\/\">WhatToMine.com<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These tools allow you to input, your hardware model and power, your electricity cost per kwh, your mining pool&#8217;s fee. With this data,\u00a0<strong>the calculator estimates your daily or monthly profit and your investment payback time<\/strong>, giving you a transparent and realistic picture of your profitability potential.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"practical_aspects_to_get_started_wallets_and_security\"><\/span><strong>Practical aspects to get started: Wallets and security<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Security must be a priority when handling your mining earnings<\/strong>. The most recommended thing is to use\u00a0<strong>wallets<\/strong>, as they offer robust protection against hacks and digital theft.\u00a0<strong>Always make sure to choose a wallet compatible with recognized pools and exchanges, for example <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/en\">Bitnovo<\/a>, that offers reliable support in case of any eventuality.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25464 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/47.png\" alt=\"bitnovo_wallet_seguridad\" width=\"1456\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/47.png 1456w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/47-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/47-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/47-768x430.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1456px) 100vw, 1456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The fundamental rule is to use a non-custodial wallet<\/strong>, which means that\u00a0<strong>only you control the private keys to your funds<\/strong>. This autonomy protects you: if you trust exchanges or custody services to hold your keys, you could lose everything if they are hacked or go bankrupt.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"alternatives_to_mining_buying_bitcoin_instead_of_mining\"><\/span><strong>Alternatives to mining: Buying Bitcoin instead of mining?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You have seen that\u00a0<strong>Bitcoin mining is a complex process that requires a high initial investment in equipment (ASICs), a constant energy cost, and the management of fierce competition<\/strong>. If your main goal is simply to own Bitcoin, there is a much more direct, fast, and economical route:\u00a0<strong>buying it directly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 388px;\" width=\"1125\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"187\"><strong>Advantage of buying <\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"543\"><strong>Why is it better than mining?<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"187\">It&#8217;s faster<\/td>\n<td width=\"543\">Instead of waiting for the breakeven point of a mining operation, you can convert your local currency into Bitcoin in a matter of minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"187\">It&#8217;s more economical<\/td>\n<td width=\"543\">You avoid the expense on costly hardware, the need to find cheap electricity, and the management of the technical infrastructure.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"187\">Instant profitability<\/td>\n<td width=\"543\">You don&#8217;t have to worry about whether the increase in mining difficulty or the drop in Bitcoin&#8217;s price affects your ability to pay the electricity bill. Your investment focuses directly on the appreciation of the asset<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>To conclude,\u00a0<strong>if you don&#8217;t have access to extremely cheap energy or don&#8217;t wish to deal with the technical complexity of mining, buying Bitcoin on trusted platforms like Bitnovo is the solution<\/strong>.\u00a0<strong>Get started in 3 minutes! Buy your first Bitcoin quickly and securely on trusted platforms.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Tiempo de lectura:<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutos<\/span><\/span>Updated guide to mine Bitcoin in 2025: hardware, profitability, security and how to take real control of your cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":9333,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[165],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9332","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cryptocurrencies"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9332","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9332"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9332\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26796,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9332\/revisions\/26796"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9332"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9332"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}